By Andrew Kemle, March 14 2018 — Despite Canada’s leaders’ best efforts, poverty and inequality won’t be solved with legislation anytime soon. A more radical approach, one that focuses on society’s treatment of labour, is needed to address the source of the problems. Political theorist Nancy Fraser splits potential remedies to economic inequality into two…

By Frankie Hart, March 14 2018 — Have you ever felt lost trying to navigate the University of Calgary’s list of classes trying to assemble your schedule? Take this quiz to find out if you can distinguish classes offered from U of C or classes from the TV show Community.

By Gayathri Peringod, March 14 2018 — Grief is an inevitable experience. Whether you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one or the harsh consequences of binge-watching Netflix the night before your midterm, grief occurs in five key stages. It all begins when you hear that the professor posted the marks, impatiently click the…

By Matty Hume, March 13 2018 — What’s in a name? In the case of the 420 Music and Arts Festival, you get a pretty good idea of what to expect from the title alone. The three-day rock festival kicks off on April 19 and will feature 24 bands, plus artists, vendors, food trucks and…

By Jesse Stilwell, March 13 2018 — Every March, governments across Canada must pass budgets through their respective houses. These are some of the most powerful policy packages that governments create. They dictate how every government action will be funded and whether governments will run surpluses or deficits. Citizens should pay attention to budget policies…

By Derek Baker, March 13 2018 — Students already crossing off days in their calendars waiting for the annual Bermuda Shorts Day celebrations should get ready to spend a little extra cash to participate in this year’s debauchery. For the first time ever, the University of Calgary Students’ Union recently announced that to attend this…

By Justin Schellenberg, March 12 2018 — The March 6 Student Legislative Council (SLC) meeting began with a presentation on the University of Calgary’s continuing policy development regarding cannabis usage on campus from U of C legal counsel Deborah Book. As a member of the cannabis working group, Book is looking at how the university…

By Thomas Johnson, March 9 2018 — Roc Marciano – RR2 – The Bitter Dose Since releasing Marcberg in 2010, Roc Marciano has stealthily carved himself a nook among rap’s elite. He’s a pristine revivalist, one that doesn’t fall into the gimmicks and tropes that saturate the ‘golden age’ that’s looked upon with such reverence,…

By David Song, March 9 2018 — The Olympics bring different cultures together through sport, offering a space for people with diverse backgrounds to share their struggles and achievements. Dutch-born speedskater Ted-Jan Bloemen wholeheartedly embodies the multicultural nature of the Olympics. Bloemen began competing for Canada in the summer of 2014 and now lives in…

By Jill Girgulis, March 9 2018 — After two full weeks of competition, the 2018 Winter Olympics wrapped up on Feb. 25. The high calibre event attracts spectators of all backgrounds and interests — sports fans or otherwise. While not everyone can relate to the enormous dedication and sacrifice required to become an Olympian, most of…